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Raytheon Corporation, where he was actually trying to invent some kind of appliance for the war.

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Q: Where did Dr Percy Spencer invent the microwave?
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What year did Dr Percy Spencer invent the microwave?

Dr. Percy Spencer invented the microwave in 1945. He noticed that a candy bar in his pocket had melted after standing in front of a magnetron, leading to the development of the microwave oven.


Was the microwave made with Raytheon?

An employee of Raytheon, Dr. Percy Spencer, invented the microwave. The company improved on the design and eventually sold the first microwave.


When did the microwave start selling in stores?

The first commercial microwave was invented by Dr. Percy Spencer in 1946.


What place was Dr Percy Spencer born at?

Percy Spencer was born in Howland, Maine.


What year was Dr Percy Lebaron Spencer Born?

Dr Percy Lebaron Spencer was born on the 9 July 1894


Who invented the microvawe?

Percy Spencer


Did Dr. Percy Spencer have a mom and dad alive?

no


When did Dr Percy Spencer die?

Yes, he was married to Loise Spencer and had three sons


When was the microwave?

Right after WW II and the military development of radar. In 1946, Dr. Percy Spencer, an engineer for the Raytheon Company, pulled the idea for the microwave oven right out of his pocket. Check Out this link for more info, http://www.coolquiz.com/trivia/explain/docs/microwave.asp


Who was the first person to invent the microwave?

Dr. Percy Spencer, invented the first microwave, sort of by accident. He was testing a new vacuum tube (magnetron), and noticed his candy bar melted. He put some popcorn around later, and soon, popcorn popped all over his lab. After that, he got a raw egg, then placed it near the magnetron. The rapid increase of temperature caused the egg to be cooked inside out. The egg exploded. He invented the first microwave oven.


How tall was Dr Percy Spencer and what did he weight?

He was 6 feet tall and weighed 750 pounds.


Who made first microwave?

I can't recall the original intent, but it was running in a lab when one of the workers walked past and it melted the candy bar in his pocket. And that's how it took a side path to your kitchen!